João Carvalho has a graduation in Biomedical Sciences (2016) and a master’s degree in clinical Biochemistry (2018) by the University of Aveiro (UA, Portugal). He is currently a Research Fellow of the Project AgroforWealth at BioPol4Fun group (CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materiais). He is the author of 3 scientific publications (1 of them as a first-author) and 1 poster communication in an international conference, and counts with multiple participations on scientific events like the EPNOE International Polysaccharide Conference, Angelini University Awards and UA Open Campus, as well as seminars on distinct matters including biomedical sciences, cell-signalling and entrepreneurship. His research interests include the innovative use of biotechnology, biomaterials, and biopolymers for biomedical and drug-delivery applications.

 

Simultaneously, João has also developed a parallel career as a musician (lyrically-trained singer). He regularly sings with Coro Audivi Vocem and Aeternum Vocal Ensemble, and has been invited to sing as a soloist with Banda de Música de Felgueiras, Banda de Música de Mondim de Basto and others. He is currently the President of Associação Cultural e Recreativa Berço das Artes, a promoter of music-related events in the region of Felgueiras and Vale do Sousa.